{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"PCMA Convene Podcast","title":"Convene Talk: Celebrating 40 Years of Convene: Stories, Milestones, and What’s Ahead at Convening Leaders","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/78483b1e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1448,"description":"As Convene marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, the team reflects on their first experiences with the meetings industry, shares behind-the-scenes stories, and previews what’s coming at PCMA Convening Leaders in Philadelphia. From the evolution of conferences to the power of community and design, this episode dives into the history, impact, and future of events. Plus, hear personal journeys that led our editors to Convene and why this industry continues to inspire. Links:·       Register for Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/  Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/ ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor·      Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene  Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cKgywpWpR6kBWgOY0OY1JIr_4aW1CqDmbwn_8qdPmhs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MGM1/YzY0YzBiOGNiN2Yz/ODIxNjRiY2M2MWQ1/ZjZjNS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}